Mechanical Assembly Technician – Overhead Cranes in Ashland, Virginia at Qualdoc, LLC

NewSalary: $24.00 - $24.00/hrJob Function: Manufacturing
Qualdoc, LLC
Ashland, Virginia, 23005, United States
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Job Description

Mechanical Assembly Technician Overhead Cranes

Mechanical Assembly Technician – Overhead Cranes

Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Starting at $24.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Additional Hours: Saturdays as needed

Position Overview

We are looking for a Mechanical Assembly Technician to build and install components for overhead cranes and hoists. This role involves hands-on mechanical work, using shop drawings and hand tools, and assisting with assembly tasks in a heavy industrial setting.

Important: Candidates must be comfortable climbing cranes and working at heights of approximately 15 feet. Climbing and elevated work are performed using OSHA-compliant equipment and required safety procedures, including appropriate platforms, gates, and guardrails.

Responsibilities
  • Assemble mechanical parts for overhead cranes and hoists, including bearings and couplings on shafts.

  • Use basic hand tools to fabricate, fit, and install components.

  • Read and follow shop drawings and assembly instructions.

  • Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.

  • Apply basic mechanical skills to complete assembly tasks.

  • Follow industrial safety procedures while working on the shop floor and at elevated heights.

  • Handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

  • Work extended shifts and Saturdays when required.

Qualifications
  • Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on assembly experience.

  • Ability to read and understand shop drawings.

  • Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.

  • Willingness and ability to climb cranes and work approximately 15 feet above the ground using approved safety equipment.

  • Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment.

  • Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.

  • Dependable, punctual, and able to meet the work schedule.

Employment Details
  • First shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.

  • Ten-hour workdays, with Saturdays as needed.

  • Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for permanent employment after 90 days.

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Job Location

Ashland, Virginia, 23005, United States

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